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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,901.02, 460,609.10 and 204,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,901.02, 460,609.10 and 204,868.28 is: 282,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,901.02 : 460,609.10 = 204,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,901.02/460,609.10 = 204,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,901.02x = 460,609.10 × 204,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,901.02x = 94,364,194,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,364,194,069.35/333,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,611.28

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